Doha, qatar – In a major upset at the Arab Cup, Palestine defeated host nation qatar 1-0 on Monday at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor. The stunning result marks Palestine’s first victory in the tournament and promptly shifts the dynamics of Group One . The late own-goal decision gives Palestine early momentum in the competition, while Qatar faces immediate pressure to rebound in upcoming matches.
Palestine secured a stunning victory over Qatar, winning 1-0 in their opening match of the Arab Cup. The game, played at Al Bayt Stadium, saw a dramatic late goal decide the contest.
Qatar’s Sultan Al-Breik scored the decisive own goal in the 90+5th minute, handing Palestine a crucial three points to start their Group One campaign. The match was a tightly contested affair, with both sides battling for early dominance in the tournament.
With the win, Palestine now tops Group One with 3 points, while Qatar remains without a point. This result sets the stage for an intriguing group stage as teams vie for a spot in the knockout rounds of the Arab Cup.
